Francis T. Nicholls

Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls (August 20, 1834  January 4, 1912) was an American attorney, politician, judge, and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He served two terms as the 28th Governor of Louisiana, first from 1876 to 1880 after the Reconstruction era ended and from 1888 to 1892.

Francis T. Nicholls
28th Governor of Louisiana
In office
May 20, 1888  May 10, 1892
LieutenantJames Jeffries
Preceded bySamuel D. McEnery
Succeeded byMurphy J. Foster
In office
April 24, 1877  January 14, 1880
LieutenantLouis A. Wiltz
Preceded byStephen B. Packard
Succeeded byLouis A. Wiltz
Personal details
Born(1834-08-20)August 20, 1834
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
DiedJanuary 4, 1912(1912-01-04) (aged 77)
near Thibodaux, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCaroline Zilpha Guion
Alma materWest Point
University of Louisiana (later named Tulane University)
Signature
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
 Confederate States Army
Years of service18551856 (USA)
18611865 (CSA)
Rank 2nd Lieutenant (USA)
Brigadier General (CSA)
Unit2nd U.S. Artillery
8th Louisiana Infantry (CSA)
Commands15th Louisiana Infantry (CSA)
Nicholls' Brigade
Battles/wars
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